Has anybody imported a car from Europe?

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Sure, but do you see new Defenders as well?
Over here there are tons, all ranging from series I to end of production 2015-2016.

I believe that since the later ones still don't have airbags they are banned from the US, only 93-98 year models were originally imported and you can get the usual 25 year or older ones from Europe, just not newer.

Who wants a new one? The old ones are where it’s at. They are indestructible and far more capable in the hinterlands. Plus, you can keep them running with a modest tool kit.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Who wants a new one? The old ones are where it’s at. They are indestructible and far more capable in the hinterlands. Plus, you can keep them running with a modest tool kit.

I'd want a new one as a daily, just not with the ridiculous emissions tax. Europe is starting to hate turbo diesels.

I drove a family member's defender some time ago, he removed the third muffler, love the grumble/whistle that the 5cyl turbo diesel makes, there's torque forever, I can drive around the block on just the clutch in that thing, try that in a 3cyl 1l Yaris

Also the diesel is far more reliable than the rover V8, defenders are not Toyota's lol.